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# Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded, Autonomy

- **Company:** Rivian
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Issue Tracking Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Google Test, Git, Pytest, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=993110bef261b063

## About the Role

In this position, you will be an individual contributor developing embedded software for Rivian's next-generation autonomous driving platform. You will design, develop, and test stand-alone Embedded applications to enable Rivian's autonomy stack. The ideal candidate should have good problem-solving skills and be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to improve our onboard software stack., * 3+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

 * Experience in embedded software development on both Linux and RTOS environments.
 * Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
 * Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures, operating system fundamentals,
hardware/software interfaces, and abstractions.

 * Experience developing unit tests using the GoogleTest framework.
 * Knowledge of embedded development tools and debuggers.
 * Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and issue tracking tools.
 * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
 * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
 * Nice to haves:
 + Experience writing test automation using the Pytest framework.
 + Experience writing SQL queries to collect performance metrics from the customer fleet.

## Description

* Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for Rivian's electric vehicles, ensuring high performance and reliability.
 * Develop application software on both Linux and RTOS based Embedded platforms.
 * Collaborate closely with the BSP team to bring-up sensor hardware.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test and integrate software into Rivian vehicles.
 * Identify and implement optimizations to enhance system performance, memory
utilization, and power efficiency.

 * Diagnose and resolve hardware/software defects.
 * Participate in and conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge sharing within the team.
 * Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, interfaces, and testing procedures.
 * Develop and execute test plans to validate software functionality, safety, and reliability in compliance with automotive standards.
 * Keep up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to contribute to continuous improvement within the team.